With 2 recalls and 17 complaints, the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V6350002024-23-08

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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25V3150002025-09-05

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 17 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train4

02Structure3

03Back Over Prevention2

04Engine And Engine Cooling2

05Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System1

17 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Nautilus Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined

19-21city

25-26hwy

$2,950-$3,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Nautilus FWD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Nautilus FWD - Automatic 8-spd

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Nautilus AWD - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

Nautilus AWD - Automatic 8-spd

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

Nautilus AWD - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Lincoln Nautilus

31States

39%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

94414%

TXTexas

91713%

FLFlorida

84112%

PAPennsylvania

4597%

OHOhio

2974%

ILIllinois

2764%

NYNew York

2714%

MOMissouri

2524%

GAGeorgia

2313%

NJNew Jersey

2123%

DEDelaware

1993%

CACalifornia

1803%

MNMinnesota

1763%

TNTennessee

1632%

DCWashington DC

1212%

NCNorth Carolina

1172%

OKOklahoma

1142%

WI102

MD94

KY94

NV85

AZ81

CO68

VA67

KS65

WA64

IN61

AL54

IA46

AR43

CT40

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Lincoln Nautilus Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus?

You'll get between 21 and 23 MPG combined from the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 17 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.